Nordon Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nordon Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $45,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$100,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $87,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,500 | 6 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $87,000 | 8 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 7 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Nordon Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Nordon Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 1 | $45,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | Protect wildlife habitat | $45,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Global ministry projects | $10,000 |
| The Horse Shelter | Rescuing abused, abondoned & neglected horses | $10,000 |
| Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation | Veteran home services | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | Natural resource conservation | $10,000 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico | Food bank | $10,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | Humanitarian relief | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- B K Meier-Mueller
- Jill E Winegardner
- Greg A Winegardner
- Greg Behn
Questions people ask
Does Nordon Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nordon Charitable Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Nordon Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists B K Meier-Mueller (President), Jill E Winegardner (Director), Greg A Winegardner (Vice President) and Greg Behn (Director).
What does Nordon Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.